Author Archives: Mayank Arora

Speech touches a personal chord President Pranab Mukherjee said he was “deeply satisfied” while making a rather personal speech to the graduating students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Science (IISC). He was speaking at the convocation during which 625 students were given degrees and 52 awarded medals for their academic performance. Through his […]

Acquisition a in push for global expansion Education technology start-up Byju’s (Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd) has acquired global education company Pearson Plc.’s TutorVista and Edurite for an undisclosed amount. This move is aimed at expanding global reach as well as offerings for students. “This partnership will enhance our product offerings and give us access […]

An ear to girl students’ issues always ensures a better gender ratio on any campus. Thus, IIT Kharagpur has started a special helpline for girl students this admission season along with an exclusive girl’s cell. The helpline would support girl students with choice filling and understanding seat allocation. This year 7,137 girls have qualified JEE […]

Will promote research and innovation: HRD Minister Javadekar India is all set to set up20 world class institutions across the country.  Union Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the move is being taken to promote research and innovation.   “The government has decided to establish 20 world class institutions across the country. This […]

Macmillan Education has launched the ICAS programme for the Indian subcontinent. Currently 14,500 schools in over 20 countries participate in ICAS. Over 8.9 million students are being assessed under ICAS globally. The program evaluates students across a wide spectrum of skills. It is an annual benchmark of learning progress and a powerful diagnostic tool that […]

Non compliance with mandatory standards proved to be detrimental for 6 medical colleges. The Union Health Ministry took strict cognizance of it and asked them to cease from admitting students in MBBS for academic years 2017-18 and 2018-19, after they were found to be lacking the requisite infrastructure and faculty to teach 150 students (each). […]

  Re-skilling has become the need of the hour in industries, national and international ed-tech platforms are looking to attract passionate learners because in India, employers give weightage to an international certificate. As per the report of the Nasscom India Leadership Forum nearly half of the 3.9 million people giving their services in India’s IT […]

Today, as the world is taking giant strides for its progress the need for a new breed of leaders and entrepreneurs has arisen. One who possesses a heart that beats for the world and at the same time is able to achieve what is best for the world. This is what inspiring students to go for […]

The Delhi assembly has adopted a resolution seeking 85% reservation in admission for city students in 28 DU colleges. All MLAs pledged to raise the issue with the Centre, LG and university administration. The House also adopted another resolution demanding an amendment in the Delhi University Act (1922). According to this no other university in […]

K. Kasturirangan to Chair the Nine-Member Committee  The wait is finally be over for a new Education Policy. Padma Vibhushan awardee and Ex-ISRO chief, Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan has been appointed as the Chairman of the nine-member panel to finalise the draft of New Education Policy. Other Members of Panel — Vice-Chancellor of SNDT University, Mumbai, and […]